Hikari Taiko

Hikari Taiko was founded in 1978 and has called the Southeast Japanese School and Community Center in Norwalk home since its inception. Come and check us out!

At Hikari Taiko, our mission is to support and promote awareness of Japanese-American culture by teaching and performing the traditional art form of taiko drumming. Our songs range from traditional taiko rhythms and stylized movements to pieces that convey a story or theme. We’ve performed onstage at various amphitheaters; entertained people at weddings, corporate and private parties; educated stu

dents at schools and libraries; conducted workshops to introduce taiko to our audiences, and celebrated various cultural events. We love doing the drumming for Ondo Festival dancing, and even performed taiko while marching in a Disney-themed parade! We hope to enlighten our audience to the rich and colorful Japanese culture and to promote the understanding of its artistic heritage.

05/31/2026

As we wrap up May and AAPI Heritage Month, we’re reflecting on a season filled with celebrations, festivals, and community.
Here’s a quick recap of some of the special moments we’ve shared this spring. Looking forward to summer and the SEJSCC Cultural Festival weekend coming up in a couple weeks! Be sure to join us! 🥁🥁

05/30/2026

The countdown is on! 🥁

Join us June 13–14 for the SEJSCC Cultural Festival & Ondo Weekend — a community tradition filled with food, performances, dancing, and fun for all ages.

We’re looking forward to another wonderful weekend of sharing taiko, celebrating culture, and connecting with our community. We hope to see you there! 🥁🥁

04/21/2026

3️⃣ days of drums, community, good vibes and eats! From a school student assembly to the SEJSCC Recognition Awards Dinner to our Spring Taiko Jam — what a weekend!

AAPI month (May) and festival season… we’re coming and ready! 🥁🥁

03/16/2026

1️⃣…2️⃣…3️⃣…chappa! 📸
Always more to learn in taiko! Our performance group spent the afternoon diving into chappa with — new sounds, new textures, and lots of inspiration! So grateful for Masa’s time, guidance, and for helping us expand our taiko toolkit! 🥁🥁

03/01/2026

Drums 🥁, joy 🤗, and Lunar New Year energy 🧧🐴 — a perfect way to wrap February!
Thankful for every celebration and every moment shared. 🥁🥁

02/14/2026

What a vibrant afternoon at the 2026 Flower Street Festival on Historic Main Street in Garden Grove! 🦁🐴🌸
Grateful to .mainstreet and organization partners for the invitation — the festival runs today and tomorrow, so don’t miss this free community celebration! 🥁🥁

02/10/2026

What a joyful afternoon at UC Irvine’s 11th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration — proudly welcoming the Year of the Horse with lively energy and spirit! 🧧🥁🥁

12/31/2025

🍂🎄🎉
Some highlights from our annual Holiday Performance for family and friends!
All classes came together for a joyful afternoon filled with kiai energy, audience participation, door prize giveaways, and performances from each group — topped off with a grand finale performed together. So grateful to celebrate, share, and close out the season and year together! 🥁🥁

12/25/2025

From our taiko family to yours, wishing you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
May your holidays be filled with joy, rhythm, and lots of good cheer! Thank you for being part of our taiko community! 🥁🥁

12/08/2025

🗓️ Busy weekend recap: a private performance in Costa Mesa, students and members luncheon and rehearsal … and a whole lot of food, laughs, and energy! End of the year class holiday showcase, we’re ready! 🥁🥁

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Norwalk, CA
90650

Opening Hours

11am - 1pm

Telephone

+18666445274

Website

http://www.hikaritaiko.org/

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